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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,484 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
2.23
0-0Eric Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a probing pass to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.50
0-0Trevor Stamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Oliver. Paul Oliver makes a simple pass to Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Gargo.
12.18
Eric Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Ince. Graeme Ince knocks the ball forward to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
20.38
Nicky Greening boots it upfield. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.57
Kieron Bailey passes the ball forward to Paul Oliver. Paul Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.27
0-0Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen decides to run forward with the ball. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen shoots from outside the area. Jason Mills easily smothers it.
32.33
Nicky Greening sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Greening makes a beautiful solo run. Nicky Greening shoots from distance but Jason Mills is on top of it.
33.29
1-0Paul Oliver passes the ball forward to Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua plays a perfect one-two with Syd Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Trevor Lua-Lua shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.02
1-0Steven Clegg makes a simple pass to Paul Oliver. Paul Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonel Rosario but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
1-0Steven Clegg clumsily knocks into Mike Woodcock. Steven Clegg is given a warning by the referee! Mike Woodcock runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
49.04
Nicky Greening makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Ince. Graeme Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
51.03
Delano Vreman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.56
Spencer Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Mills who gathers it comfortably.
54.03
Trevor Stamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Draper. Fredrik Draper sees space and advances. Fredrik Draper lofts in a cross ball towards Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.45
Mike Woodcock sees a break and surges forward. Mike Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
63.55
Tony Hapgood catches Kieron Bailey on the ankles. The referee calls over Tony Hapgood and warns him to calm down! Kieron Bailey runs off the knock.
65.16
Trevor Stamp surges forward with the ball. Trevor Stamp kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.10
Fredrik Draper knocks the ball forward to Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario passes the ball forward but Syd Mowbray is offside!
71.06
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen barges into Steve Armstrong. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen is warned by the referee! Steve Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.11
Graeme Ince barges into Fredrik Draper. The referee calls over Graeme Ince and warns him to calm down! Fredrik Draper runs off the knock.
73.48
Paul Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.07
Steve Armstrong passes the ball forward to Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario whips in a cross ball towards Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Ruel Hurst!
77.53
Kieron Bailey lofts the ball long. Leonel Rosario knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.32
Nicky Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman threads the ball through to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jason Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
81.22
Graeme Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Bailey.
83.28
Delano Vreman makes a beautiful solo run. Delano Vreman tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.38
Fredrik Draper threads the ball through to Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray goes all the way! Syd Mowbray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.53
Paul Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
89.14
Trevor Stamp decides to run forward with the ball. Trevor Stamp chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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